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@matookerepublic Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:45:00
Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon raises prize purse to UGX252m ahead of August 22 race
The year 2026 started on a high note for the Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon, with the race securing World Athletics Label Road Race status and earning a place on the World Athletics calendar. Additionally, ahead of the fifth anniversary race in Kasese this Saturday, August 22, organisers have increased the total prize purse to The post Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon raises prize purse to UGX252m ahead of August 22 race first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:43:00
International runners arrive in Uganda ahead of Fifth Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon this Saturday
Ahead of the fifth edition of the Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon, a group of international runners and running influencers has arrived in Uganda for the 2026 event, scheduled for this Saturday, August 22, in Kasese. The team was officially welcomed to Uganda on Monday, August 17, 2026, at the Uganda Tourism Board offices in The post International runners arrive in Uganda ahead of Fifth Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon this Saturday first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:34
NSSF seeks court order to take full possession of Temangalo land
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has started the process of seeking a High Court order to take full possession of its contested Temangalo land, as Parliament has given the Fund and businessman Amos Nzeyi until next Monday to resolve the long running dispute out of court. The Committee on … The post NSSF seeks court order to take full possession of Temangalo land appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:34
MTN expands maternal, newborn health support in Luuka
Luuka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kiyunga Health Centre IV in Luuka District is receiving infrastructure, digital and community health support as MTN Uganda seeks to strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare under its annual 21 Days of Y'ello Care campaign. The intervention, implemented under this year's theme, "Expand Equitable Health for Every Community," comes as Uganda continues … The post MTN expands maternal, newborn health support in Luuka appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Dry spell wipes out Karamoja's first wheat harvest
Moroto, Uganda | URN | More than 40 farmers in the Karamoja sub-region are counting losses after a prolonged dry spell destroyed more than 200 acres of wheat they planted in the region's first major attempt to grow the crop. The wheat project was introduced this year by the government through the Karamoja Mixed Farmers … The post Dry spell wipes out Karamoja's first wheat harvest appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sportsOceanUganda Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:36:52
Aviator: La Carrera Acelerada de Logros Rápidos y Estrategia en Tiempo Real
El juego que ha revolucionado el mundo de los casinos es Aviator – un título de crash‑type de Spribe que debutó en febrero de 2019. Se basa en la adrenalina que genera ver un avión subir cada vez más alto, solo para caer de nuevo a la tierra en un momento aleatorio. Los jugadores que
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@sportsOceanUganda Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:53:00
Betsson Casino – Quick‑Hit Slots i Szybkie Wygrane dla Szybkiego Gracza
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@sportsOceanUganda Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:32:33
Aviator Game: Strategie di Volo Quick‑Hit per Vittorie Veloci
Il Brivido del Decollo: Perché le Sessioni Brevi Sono Dominanti Il Aviator game è tutto in burst di adrenalina che fanno sentire ogni spin come una mini sequenza di lancio. I giocatori che cercano feedback immediato scoprono che sessioni brevi e ad alta intensità danno la stessa scarica di una volo completo, ma in una
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@theScribeUganda Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:06:17
HAJJI KAKANDE CAUTIONS RDCS AGAINST INDISCIPLINE, EMPHASISES STRONGER OVERSIGHT OF SERVICE DELIVERY
The Secretary- Office of the President, Hajji Yunus Kakande, has cautioned Resident District Commissioners (RDCs), Resident City Commissioners (RCCs) and other government field officers against indiscipline, urging them to uphold professionalism, respect institutional hierarchy and remain committed to effective public service. Hajji Kakande made the remarks on Monday, August 17, 2026, while officiating at the opening of a three-day capacity-building workshop for RDCs/RCCs, Deputy RDCs/RCCs, Assistant RDCs/RCCs, Regional Internal Security Officers (RISOs) and District Internal Security Officers (DISOs) in Busoga Sub-region, held at the Source of the Nile Hotel in Jinja City. He said indiscipline has no place
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@uplandMedia Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:00:42
MUKULU TRIBUTE: The Alex Mukulu you may not have known
OBITUARY | HENRY MUTEBE | When news of Alex Mukulu's death came on August 15th, many Ugandans remembered the tough judge they had watched on Yolesa Ekitone on Bukedde Television. They remembered the blunt man who rarely massaged words, the judge who could stop a performance midway and tell a contestant, without ceremony, that … The post MUKULU TRIBUTE: The Alex Mukulu you may not have known appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:00:34
Benard Feni named Entrepreneur of the Year as Euro Gold Refinery takes top extractives award
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Businessman and gospel artist Benard Feni, popularly known as Mungu Feni, has been named Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2026 Business Excellence Awards, where his company, Euro Gold Refinery Ltd, was also recognised as the Platinum Winner in the Best Natural Resources and Extractives category. The awards, organised … The post Benard Feni named Entrepreneur of the Year as Euro Gold Refinery takes top extractives award appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:00:34
ALEX MUKULU TRIBUTE: The ball is still on the penalty spot!
ALEX MUKULU EXITED THE STAGE -THE BALL IS STILL ON THE PENALTY SPOT. COMMENT | PATRICK OYULU | I am Patrick Oyulu, and you? "My name is Tony Kasule," he replied. That was my introduction to my new roommate in B1-6, Lumumba Hall, Makerere University, in 1992. I was a freshly minted fresher; Tony … The post ALEX MUKULU TRIBUTE: The ball is still on the penalty spot! appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:00:35
Nzeyi ready to refund NSSF for disputed Temangalo land
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An investigative look into the National Social Security Fund's (NSSF) 2008 Temangalo land acquisition has exposed a 16-year administrative gridlock, leaving billions in workers' savings locked out of 55 contested acres.Despite NSSF holding all six legal land titles for the 463.87-acre estate, prominent businessman Amos Nzeyi continues … The post Nzeyi ready to refund NSSF for disputed Temangalo land appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:00:35
AMDA run puts preventive health at the centre of charity drive
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The annual AMDA Caravan Run took place at Kitante primary school in Kampala on Sunday, combining a fitness challenge with health screening and fundraising for a wider community outreach programme planned for Nyabwina Parish in Sheema District. The run, organised by the Archdiocese of Mbarara Development Association (AMDA), attracted about … The post AMDA run puts preventive health at the centre of charity drive appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:00:35
How Trump is reinvigorating democracy
COMMENT | JAN-WERNER MUELLER | Here in the Albanian capital Tirana, the hotel receptionists go out of their way to stress that the ongoing protests outside are entirely peaceful. Apparently, there have been quite a few room cancellations since mass demonstrations began in the spring. But ask them directly, and they might furtively hint that they … The post How Trump is reinvigorating democracy appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:00:35
Uganda's golf breakthrough opens new window for tourism, business and investment
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is set to gain greater visibility on the international golfing circuit this September after the Pearl of Africa Golf Series became the country's first professional golf tournament to attain Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) status under the Sunshine Development BET Tour. The recognition marks a significant milestone for … The post Uganda's golf breakthrough opens new window for tourism, business and investment appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:00:35
dfcu, Double Q move to ease access to vehicles and equipment
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | dfcu Bank has partnered with Double Q Company Limited to expand access to vehicle and asset finance for Ugandan businesses and individuals seeking to acquire trucks, construction equipment, passenger vehicles and forklifts without putting pressure on working capital. The partnership, launched on Aug. 12 at Double Q's showroom in Bugolobi, … The post dfcu, Double Q move to ease access to vehicles and equipment appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:00:35
CNOOC Uganda reaffirms environmental commitment ahead of first oil
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | CNOOC Uganda Limited (CUL) has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental protection and responsible petroleum development as Uganda moves closer to First Oil. The company joined the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), TotalEnergies EP Uganda, EACOP Ltd, Government institutions, local leaders and host communities in … The post CNOOC Uganda reaffirms environmental commitment ahead of first oil appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Spiro joins Rwenzori Marathon to promote green mobility
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Spiro Uganda has partnered with the Rwenzori Marathon as the event's official Green Mobility Partner for 2026, strengthening efforts to promote cleaner transport and environmental sustainability through sport. The partnership has officially been sealed in Kampala through a Green Boda Boda ride involving more than 200 Spiro electric … The post Spiro joins Rwenzori Marathon to promote green mobility appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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